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BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has questioned how former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed and his family members left the country without obstruction despite the allegations of amassing huge assets illegally. Speaking at a discussion programme on Saturday (1 June), he also said this incident exposed the ruling party leaders` claims of not sparing wrongdoers as mere eyewash and deception.

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A three-month ban on fishing and tourism in the Sundarbans started on Saturday (1 June) to ensure safe breeding and movement of fish and wild animals. Movement of all types of vessels including boats, fishing trawlers in the rivers and canals as well as the entry of fishermen and honey collectors will remain suspended from June 1 to August 31, said the forest officials. No local or foreign tourists will be allowed to enter the forest during the period.

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India`s gruelling heatwave is set to abate soon but that was no consolation to housewife Bindwasvini Devi, one of the millions braving Saturday`s (1 June) scorching sun to vote in the final day of national elections. Crowds lined up early outside polling booths to beat the heat in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi, where a week of unbearable temperatures has brought daily life to a standstill.

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In 1971, I visited 8, Theatre Road, many refugee camps in India, and Meherpur in Bangladesh for three times. I also visited in and around Maj Ziaur Rahman’s Sector (later Maj. Gen. Ziaur Rahman), but I didn’t find him to fight on the frontlines like other Sector Commanders and valiant Freedom Fighters. Rather, I found him sitting on a bedstead in a relaxed mood in a camp, though he was honoured with the gallantry award of ‘Bir Uttam.’ Urdu-toned Bangla-speaking

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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel supported the plan announced by US President Joe Biden to end hostilities between Palestinian movement Hamas and Israel. Biden earlier said Israel had offered a new comprehensive proposal with a roadmap that would lead to an enduring cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, as well as the release of all hostages.

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Ukraine is set to receive a $2.2 billion payout from the IMF after successfully meeting the terms of an existing loan program, the Washington-based financial institution said Friday (31 May) at the end of a five-day staff mission to the country. The much-needed funds, which are still subject to approval by the International Monetary Fund`s executive board, follow Ukraine`s completion of the fourth review of its existing four-year IMF loan program, worth roughly $15.4 billion.

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Bangladesh women`s football team suffered a 4-0 goal defeat to upper ranked Chinese Taipei in the first match of the two-match FIFA Women`s International Football Series (Tier-1) held at Bashundhara Kings Arena here on Friday (31 May). The visitors, who are 100 places ahead of Bangladesh in FIFA Ranking, dominated the match and earned a facile victory. Taking 3-0 lead at the first half, the visiting team added one more goal in the second half to seal the victory. Sabina and co., who has been practicing on the turf round the year, came down to play on the grass field and helplessly surrendered to the Chinese Taipei in one word.

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Low-lying areas in Sylhet city have been inundated due to flash floods triggered by the onrush of water from upstream and rise in water level of different rivers, leaving 4,000 families stranded. The local administration has opened some shelters in the city for the flood-hit people. Sylhet City Corporation’s Acting Mayor Mokhlesur Rahman Kamran, councilors and city corporation officials visited the flood-affected areas including Taltola, Subhanighat and Uposhohor on Friday

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The government has sanctioned a project worth Tk 600 crore for repairing the embankment in Banshkhali, bringing happiness to coastal inhabitants. On May 28, a broader project totaling Tk 874 crore was approved for the coastal embankments of Anwara and Banshkhali, with Tk 600 crore earmarked specifically for the Banshkhali section. The Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) began a project 7.5 years ago to build a sustainable embankment along the Banshkhali

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A pregnant woman was strangled to death by her husband in Rahimanpur village of Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila. The deceased, Sahanaz Begum, 21, was four months pregnant and married to Bisal Rahman of the same village. The incident occurred early Friday (31 May) morning in Uttarpara village of Rahimanpur Union.

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Two people died in separate road accidents in Magura on Friday (31 May). The victims were identified as Shubrato Malo, 49, of Panighata area of Mohammadpur upazila and Rayad Sheikh, 35, son of Abul Sheikh of Kamanna village of Shailkupa upazila in Jhenaidah. Mehedi Hasan, officer in charge (OC) of Magura police station, said Nosimon driver Subrato Malo sustained serious injury when the vehicle collided with a passenger bus in front of Gangarampur Secondary School on Narail-Magura road around 9am.

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The Finance Ministry has highlighted low revenue collection as a major obstacle to effective debt management, restricting the government`s ability to invest in infrastructure and development projects. According to a document from the ministry, the lower revenue-to-GDP ratio adversely impacts debt sustainability. "This issue is further exacerbated by the LDC graduation deadline in 2026, which will affect the country`s access to concessional financing from international

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The shareholders of BRAC Bank have approved a 20 per cent dividend – 10 per cent in cash and 10 per cent in stock – for 2023. The approval came at the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on a virtual platform on May 30. A significant number of shareholders participated in the AGM. The bank`s Managing Director and CEO Selim RF Hussain responded to the shareholders` queries and thanked them for their unwavering trust and confidence in the bank

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Popular Dhallywood film actress Nusraat Faria is a multi-talented star - not just an actress but also a model, TV host, and singer. She has garnered quite a following in the music world since releasing her first song `Potaka` in 2018, though it received mixed reviews from critics and fans initially. She went on to release two more songs `Ami Chai Thakte` and `Habibi` before her latest hit `Bujhina To Tai` won over audiences with its unique style

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Indians began voting Saturday in the last round of a six-week-long national election that is a referendum on Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decade in power. The election is considered one of the most consequential in India’s history. If Modi wins, he’ll be only the second Indian leader to retain power for a third term after Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first prime minister. The seventh round of voting in 57 constituencies across seven

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U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said Israel has offered Hamas a cease-fire and hostage release deal that would unfold over three phases, declaring it was time to end the fighting in Gaza and that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel. In a speech at the White House, the Democratic president said the first phase would last six weeks and would involve a “full and complete cease-fire,” including a withdrawal of Israeli forces from all

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The forest department has imposed a three-month ban on fishing and tourism in the Sundarbans, starting tomorrow (1 June). The initiative aims to ensure the safe breeding and movement of fish and wild animals, according to the Forest Department. Iqbal Hussain Chowdhury, Assistant Conservator of Forests for the Sundarbans Satkhira Range, said all types of vessels, including boats and fishing trawlers, are prohibited in the rivers and canals. Additionally, the entry of fishermen and honey collectors will be suspended from 1 June to 31 August. No local or foreign tourists will be allowed to enter the forest during this period.

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The Kremlin said Friday (31 May) that US weapons were already being used by Ukrainian forces to target Russia, after Washington partially lifted restrictions allowing Ukraine to defend its Kharkiv region. "We know that in general, American-made weapons are already being used to attempt strikes on Russian territory. And this is quite eloquent evidence of the extent of US involvement in this conflict," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

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United Nations agency chiefs on Friday (31 May) demanded unimpeded humanitarian access to deliver aid throughout war-torn Sudan, saying time was running out to prevent widespread famine. In a joint statement, the heads of multiple UN agencies urged all parties in the conflict to immediately stop denying and obstructing humanitarian actions.

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At least 24 people died of suspected heatstroke in India`s eastern states of Bihar and Odisha on Thursday, and the heatwave in the region is expected to continue until Saturday, authorities said. India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer and a part of capital Delhi recorded the country`s highest ever temperature at 52.9 degrees Celsius (127.22°F) this week, though that may be revised with the weather department checking the sensors of the weather station that registered the reading.

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A motorcyclist was killed in a collision between his motorcycle and a private car on the Barmi-Gafargaon regional road at Islam market area of Nandia Sangun village under Sreepur upazila of the district on Friday (31 May). The deceased was identified as Mahmuduzzaman Limon, 22, son of Halim Uddin Fakir of Bapta village of the upazila.

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The prices of all types of spices have shot up ahead of Eid-ul-Azha along with the prices of fish, chicken, meat, potato, and green chilli. The traders have blamed the fluctuating exchange rate of US dollars for rise in the price of spices. They also said inflation and devaluation of local currency vastly impacted the soaring prices of goods produced in the country. Currently, cumin is retailing at Tk 850 to 1000 per kg, up from Tk 570 to 650 in the first week of this month, while the minimum retail price for cardamom rose to Tk 3800 from Tk 2,800. The premium quality of cardamom that was previously priced at Tk 3,200 is now being sold at Tk 4200 per kg.

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